Many Hong Kong employers may have started taking care of their own housework as their domestic workers returned to their home countries for the Christmas holidays.
In a recent commentary published on Headline Daily, Hong Kong writer Benny Lee said he had started doing his own housework since his Filipino maid left on her annual leave, and will be away until the end of this year.
Lee admitted that he had underestimated the complexity of the housework, which seemed to be easy for his maid. He said he almost spent a whole day finishing household chores as there were a lot of little things to do.
He said domestic workers’ contributions to Hong Kong were huge but they were often neglected as some people have a “take it for granted” attitude about what their maids do.
He said many people may have forgotten that Hong Kong is a blessed place where water, power and transport services can be easily obtained. People who suffer from a suspension of water supply for one day should feel happy, as such short-term inconvenience reminds them that they are unusually blessed.
This is why employers should get rid of their “take it for granted” attitude toward their helpers’ services.
Yes,it’s true,
Exactly kabayan….
how I wish all employers can read english writing… wish ko lng talaga!
correct!t…
If helpers are treated as human,given their basics needs like what was written in the contract, there’s no reason for them not to do their work,I just don’t understand why some employers are so mean,when in the first place,we helpers entrusted our fate in them,if employer’s treat their helpers nicely,I believe that their helper will give them more than what they expected, God bless the "good" employers,their helpers love them for sure!
True
I’m assuming Sir doesn’t have a wife – that’s why he’s doing his own domestic work – clearing up after himself ….. quite normal in the western world. The only time the service of Helpers are required are as AuPairs when mother’s return to work.
Absolutely
Use the pedestrian lane Ate,.. Pasko pa naman,.. Ingat lagi ????????????